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At last, in 1611, was made, under the auspices of King James, the famous King James version; and this is the great literary monument of the English language.
Joshua Slocum
Born: February 20, 1844
Died: November 14, 1909 (aged 65)
Bio: Joshua Slocum was the first man to sail single-handedly around the world. He was a Nova Scotian born, naturalised American seaman and adventurer, and a noted writer.
Known for:
- Sailing Alone Around the World (1900)
- Voyage of the Liberdade (1890)
- The voyages of Joshua Slocum
- Navegando En Solitario Alrededor del Mundo